Atty. Joseph B. Meginnes

Atty. Joseph B. Meginnes

Joseph B. Meginnes is a lawyer practicing investment funds, advisers and derivatives, commodity pools, derivatives and 2 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 16 yrs experience 16 year
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About Joseph B. Meginnes at a glance

Joseph B. Meginnes is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on securities. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2010). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 2010) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 2007). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joseph B. Meginnes is a lawyer practicing investment funds, advisers and derivatives, commodity pools, derivatives and 2 other areas of law
  • Joseph received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 2007, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Joseph practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph B. Meginnes's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph B. Meginnes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Securities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Joseph B. Meginnes's law office located?
Joseph B. Meginnes's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Sidley Austin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph B. Meginnes handle?
Joseph B. Meginnes focuses on securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Joseph B. Meginnes practiced law?
Joseph B. Meginnes has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Joseph B. Meginnes go to law school?
Joseph B. Meginnes earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (B.A., 2007).
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 2010
B.A.
University of Notre Dame
- 2007

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2010

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